World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024 Date and Theme: Know Significance of WDMR That Aims To Create Awareness on the Challenges Faced by Migrants and Refugees
World Day of Migrants and Refugees is an important international event that is believed to be a day of reflection, prayer, and action. The day urges and encourages both governments and individuals to support displaced populations around the world and work for their betterment.
Every year, World Day of Migrants and Refugees is observed by the Catholic Church on the last Sunday of September. The international day was established by Pope Pius X in 1914. This day emphasises the Church’s concern for vulnerable people on the move and promotes awareness about the challenges faced by migrants and refugees globally. This year, World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024 will be observed on Sunday, September 29. The Church has been celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) since 1914.
In recent years, the day has focused on issues such as human trafficking, forced migration, and the dignity and rights of refugees. On this day, the Pope usually issues a special message drawing attention to the plight of those fleeing war, persecution, and economic hardship. In this article, let’s know more about the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024 date and significance of the global event. September 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.
World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024 Date
World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024 will be observed on Sunday, September 29.
World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2024 Theme
The World Day of Migrants and Refugees is celebrated annually with different themes. This year, the theme is "God walks with His people."
World Day of Migrants and Refugees Significance
World Day of Migrants and Refugees is an important international event that is believed to be a day of reflection, prayer, and action. The day urges and encourages both governments and individuals to support displaced populations around the world nd work for their betterment. The global event serves as a reminder of the need for compassion, solidarity, and practical action in addressing migration issues worldwide.
The event is an occasion to express concern for different vulnerable people on the move; to pray for them as they face many challenges; and to increase awareness about the opportunities that migration offers.
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